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Thekla Addresses Backlash Over ‘Dumb B**ch’, Ilja Dragunov Praises AEW’s Fan Focus

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During a recent appearance on “The Takedown” podcast, Ilja Dragunov praised AEW’s passion for wrestling and its fans’ demand for quality matches. The former WWE United States Champion defeated Mike Bailey in his Dynamite in-ring debut after appearing at WrestleDream…

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